San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park To Host Two Bluegrass Events On Saturday, September 10

Bluegrass Pickin' Picnic

Golden Gate Park in San Francisco will host two bluegrass events on September 10, one hosted by the CBA and the other by The Handsome Ladies. You can attend both over the course of the afternoon.

SATURDAY, September 10

Bluegrass & Baseball

1:00-3:00pm — The Handsome Ladies, Graham Athletic Field, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Simple: Play baseball, pick bluegrass, eat.

Bluegrass Pickin’ Picnic

Noon-6:00pm — California Bluegrass Association, Dahlia Picnic Area, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Even Simpler: Pick bluegrass, eat.

NCBS-Welcomed Stanley Sing Set For February In San Francisco

The 2017 Stanley Sing, a celebration of the music of Carter Stanley & Ralph Stanley, will be held in February in San Francisco.

The gathering during Ralph’s birthday month was previously held at The Lucky Horseshoe.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the revival of this event at a new location. More information will be available soon.

Thanks for your support!

Ralph & Carter, The Stanley Brothers.

NCBS Thursday Bluegrass Series To Feature Wildcat Mountain Ramblers September 8

Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series

The next performance in the Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series on September 8 will feature The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers. Showtime is 6:00pm. There is no cover charge.

This place on Highway 17 between Los Gatos and Scott’s Valley is perfect for music, has great food and drink, and has a fantastic view of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The shows are presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

Some NCBS 2017 Festival Dates For Your Calendar

Here are some Northern California Bluegrass Society 2017 Festival Dates for your calendar:

January 27-29 — Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, various venues, Redwood City.

February TBA — Stanley Sing, San Francisco. (NCBS-welcomed)

March 10-11 — Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, TBA. (NCBS-welcomed)

May 6 — Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair, Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz.

May 20-21 — Pick And Gather, Riverdance Farms, Livingston. (NCBS-welcomed)

June TBA, Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, The Surf Spot, Pacifica. (NCBS -welcomed)

July 9 — Green Music Center Bluegrass Festival, The Commons, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park. (NCBS-welcomed)

August 10-13 — Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.

December 8-9 — Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, TBA. (NCBS-welcomed)

Information About Fall 2016 NCBS Walker Creek Scholarship Fund Donations

The Walker Creek Ranch

The Northern California Bluegrass Society Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund is now accepting donations for student scholarships for the Fall 2016 Camp, set for October 6-9. A NCBS committee manages the fund for scholarships for students in need of financial assistance.

Donations can be sent to: Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846, Attn: NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization aka the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, accepts the donations and disburses the scholarships. Donations to the NCBS fund are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Donors should consult their tax advisors. The Federal Tax ID No. is 94-2907716. (Donors who do not need a tax deduction may donate scholarship money directly to the camp.)

Ingrid Noyes runs the camp, which is held each spring and fall. Information about the camp: Walker Creek Music Camp,

Five Week Reminder: Nominations For 2017 Northern California Bluegrass Awards Due October 8

Five Week Reminder: Nominations for the 2017 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due by October 8, 2016.

Categories: Band, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Fiddle, Dobro, & Bass.

Paper nominations are accepted at the NCBS Booth (this weekend at the Strawberry Information Booth) or nominations may be made by E-Mail.

Goat Hill Girls & Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Begin September At The Summit House

The next two shows in the Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series will feature local faves The Goat Hill Girls (September 1) and The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (September 8).

The FREE shows are presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

This place is perfect for music, has great food and drink, and has a fantastic view of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Shows run every Thursday 6:00-8:30pm.

summit-house-logo-thinThe Summit House is on Highway 17 between Los Gatos & Scott’s Valley.